Eric Tomlinson, Elsie Tu, Peter Dickinson, Lillian Vernon and Lemmy
Julian Worricker on recording engineer Eric Tomlinson, campaigner Elsie Tu, author Peter Dickinson, businesswoman Lillian Vernon, musician and Motorhead frontman Lemmy.
Recording engineer, Eric Tomlinson, who worked on the score for Star Wars and added music to Charlie Chaplin's silent films.
Elsie Tu, social campaigner, legislator and educationalist in Hong Kong.
Author, Peter Dickinson, who twice received the prestigious Carnegie medal for his work.
Entrepreneur, Lillian Vernon, whose catalogue business was the first company owned by a woman to be listed on the US Stock Exchange.
Motorhead frontman, Lemmy, who's credited with introducing punk sounds into heavy metal.
Producer: Maire Devine
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Eric Tomlinson
Born 8 January 1931, died 24 November 2015 aged 84
Elsie Tu CBE
Born 2 June 1913;Â died 8Â December 2015Â aged 102Â
Peter Dickinson OBE (Pictured)
Julian spoke to his son John Dickinson and Children's Books editor for The Guardian; Julia Eccleshare.
Born 16 December 1927;Â died 16 December 2015Â aged 88
Lillian Vernon
Born 18 March 1927;Â died 14 December 2015Â aged 88
Lemmy
Julian spoke to friend and Hawkwind founder; Dave Brock and Editor of Metal Hammer magazine; Alexander Milas.
Born 24 December 1945;Â died 28 December 2015Â aged 70
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Julian Worricker |
| Producer | Maire Devine |
Broadcasts
- New Year's Day 2016 16:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
- Sun 3 Jan 2016 20:30Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
